this debate is on display in the american presidential campaign. on the one hand, president obama has been making the case that the economy needs investments in infrastructure, education, training, science and technology. those investments in the president's telling are the key drives of american growth, jobs an industries. as we saw, that is certainly how the german and south korean governments have approached growth. >> it's wonderful to be with you. thank you! >> governor romney, on the other hand, argues that america needs tax and regulatory relief. the country is overburdened by mandates, taxes and rules that make it difficult for businesses to function, grow and prosper, he says. he wants to cut taxes, reduce regulations, and streamline government. and looking at places from switzerland to singapore to dubai, you can see that being friendly to businesses and to tourists can produce an economic bonanza. in some areas like infrastructure, most agree that the government must act and the need is urgent. if you defer maintenance on your house, the